The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
The risk
If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 AMG | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLC300 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK250 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK350 | 2016 |
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 AMG | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLC300 | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLC300 | 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK250 | 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK350 | 2016 | 0 | 2 |